NID Ahmedabad Course Admissions 2023: Eligibility, Fees & Selection Criteria ,Paldi

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What's New at NID Ahmedabad? NID DAT 2023 Mains (B.Des) result will be declared between 29 Apr '23 - 30 Apr '23.

NID Ahmedabad admission 2023 is based on NID entrance exams conducted for both BDes and MDes courses. The institute offers 16 courses at the UG, PG and doctoral levels. BDes and MDes are the popular courses offered by NID Ahemdabad. As per the latest report, over 124 recruiters have participated till now and offered multiple jobs to students. Microsoft offered jobs to over 30 students during the 2022 placement drive at NID Ahmedabad.

Which NID Ahmedabad Course are you interested in?

Admission to NID Ahmedabad courses is entrance-based. Check below the eligibility, fees and selection criteria for NID Ahmedabad courses:

Courses Eligibility & Selection Criteria Total Tuition Fees*
BDes

Selection criteria: NID DAT Prelims + DAT Mains

Eligibility: Class 12

INR 14.68 lakh

MDes

Selection criteria: NID DAT Prelims + DAT Mains

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree

INR 10.67 lakh

PhD

Selection criteria: Proposal screening + DRT + interview

Eligibility: Master’s degree in Design 

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NID Ahmedabad Admission Dates 2023

Courses
B.Des M.Des
DatesUpcoming Events

20 Mar '23 -

23 Apr '23

NID DAT 2023 Mains (M.Des) exam date

ONGOING

14 Apr '23 -

30 Apr '23

Issue of Admit Cards for NID DAT 2023 Mains (B.Des)

29 Apr '23 -

30 Apr '23

NID DAT 2023 Mains (B.Des) dates

DatesPast Events

17 Mar '23 -

20 Mar '23

NID DAT 2023 Prelims Result (B.Des) Re-check window

16 Mar '23

Declaration of NID DAT Prelims results for B.Des

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NID Ahmedabad Admission 2023: Fee, Selection, Eligibility & FAQs

Q. What is NID Ahmedabad admission process?

A. NID Ahmedabad Admission Process 2023 The admission process includes the application process, selection round, cutoff, merit list or counselling and other steps. Check below the NID Ahmedabad admission process: 

Step 1: NID Ahmedabad Application Process 2023

The mode of application is online for all courses. Candidates can check below the application fee for the General category and steps to apply for NID Ahmedabad admission:
Course Name  NID Ahmedabad Application Fee
BDes INR 3,000 (INR 1,500 for SC/ ST/ Gen-PwD/ Gen-EWS-PwD/ OBC-NCL-PwD/ SC-PwD/ ST-PwD)
MDes INR 3,000 (for each discipline) (INR 1,500 for SC/ ST/ Gen-PwD/ Gen-EWS-PwD/ OBC-NCL-PwD/ SC-PwD/ ST-PwD)
PhD INR 5,000
    Step 1.1: Visit the official website, https://nid.edu/.
    Step 1.2: Click on the registration link available on the Home page.
    Step 1.3: Register with the basic details to generate login credentials.
    Step 1.4: Login to fill out the application form and upload the documents.
    Step 1.5: Pay the application fee and submit the form.

Documents required at the time of application

  • Scanned passport-size photograph and signature.
  • Caste certificate issued by a competent authority (if required).
  • Category certificate (if required).
  • Disability certificate issued by a competent authority (if required).
NID Ahmedabad Reservation 2023 Check below the category-wise seat reservation offered by NID Ahmedabad:
Category NID Ahmedabad  Reservation %
GEN-EWS 10%
OBC-NCL 27%
SC 15%
ST 7.5%

Step 2: Selection Rounds

The institute shortlists candidates for BDes and MDes courses based on NID DAT prelims and mains exams. The institute releases a merit list after prelims to announce the names of the candidates who can appear for the mains. After completing the main exam, a category-wise final merit list is released. For PhD, national-level entrance exams are considered.

Step 3: Counselling & Admission Confirmation

Shortlisted candidates are called for counselling. After document verification, candidates need to pay a fee to confirm their admission.

Q. Does NID Ahmedabad offer scholarships?

A. Yes, NID Ahmedabad offers scholarships to BDes, MDes, and financial assistance for PhD students. Several Freeships / Scholarships offered by NID, Ford Foundation and the Government of India Scholarships are available to deserving and disadvantaged candidates. And candidates enrolled in the full-time PhD programme shall be eligible for a research fellowship or a stipend at rates approved by the Senate of NID.

Q. What are the courses offered by NID Ahmedabad?

A. NID Ahmedabad offers BDes, MDes, and PhD in the various fields of Design. And BDes is also offered with various specialisation such as the Faculty of Industrial Design, Faculty of Communication Design, Faculty of Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle & Accessory Design and Ceramic & Glass Design.The 2.5-year MDes degree is available in 19 disciplines with concentrations in the Faculties of Communication Design, Industrial Design, Interdisciplinary Design, Information Technology Integrated Design, And Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle, and Accessory Design.

Q. BDes: What is the eligibility for the BDes course offered at NID Ahmedabad?

A. A pass in Class 12 in any stream is required to apply for the BDes course. Only Indian citizens born on or after 1 July 2003 are eligible for admission under the General Category or the General EWS Category. Applicants born on or after 1 July 2000 in the Reserved Category (Other Backward Classes-Non-Creamy Layers (OBCNCL), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) may apply. For Indian Nationals in PwD Reserved Category: Only those candidates born on or after 1 July 1998 are eligible to apply for admission.
  • Educational Qualification: Candidates may apply for the academic year 2023-24 who have passed or will appear for the higher secondary (10+2) qualifying examinations in the academic year 2022–23 in any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities etc.) from a recognized educational board like CBSE, IB, ICSE, or equivalent.

Q. BDes: What is the total tuition fee of the BDes course offered at NID Ahmedabad?

A. The total tuition fee for BDes at NID Ahmedabad is INR 14.68 lakh. BDes is a four-year course divided into eight semesters and the fee for each semester is INR 1.83 lakh. While admission there are components that will be added to the total tuition fee as well, such as the student activity fund and film club, so the final fee including these components and the total tuition fee might change a little.

Q. BDes: Is scholarships available for BDes course at NID Ahmedabad?

A. The institute offers monetary aid to deserving students, which is a great opportunity for those who may not have the financial resources to pay for their education. The scholarships offered by the institute, the Government of India, and the Ford Foundation provide financial assistance to students who are in need, allowing them to pursue their studies without the burden of financial stress. The range of scholarships offered by the institute, Government of India and Ford Foundation is designed to help students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Design (BDes) course. These scholarships are intended to support and encourage underprivileged and deserving students to complete their education and achieve their career goals.

Q.BDes What is BDes in NID?

A. The Bachelor of Design programme, which is four years in duration, is exclusively offered at NID Ahmedabad and encompasses four areas of specialisation: Industrial Design, Communication Design, Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle & Accessory Design and Ceramic & Glass Design.

Q. BDes How many seats are in NID for BDes?

A. There are 253 seats for BDes at NID Ahmedabad. To know more check out the table below:
BDes Specialisations NID Ahmedabad BDes Seat Intake**
Animation Film Design 19
Film & Video Communication 13
Product Design 19
Exhibition Design 13
Ceramic & Glass Design 13
Furniture & Interior Design 13
Textile Design 19
Graphic Design 19
Foundation Programme 125

Q. MDes: What is the total tuition fee of the MDes course offered at NID Ahmedabad?

A. The total tuition fee for MDes at NID Ahmedabad is INR 10.67 lakh. MDes is a two and half-year course divided into five semesters and the fee for each semester is INR 2.13 lakh. While there are components that will be added to the total tuition fee, such as the student activity fund and film club, the final fee including these components and the total tuition fee might change a little.

Q. MDes: What is the eligibility for the MDes course offered at NID Ahmedabad?

A.  Pass in graduation and only candidates born on or after 1 July 1991 are eligible to apply for admission to the General Category and EWS Category. Only Indians born after 1 July 1988 may apply for admission if they belong to the Reserved Category (Other Backward Class-Non Creamy Layer (OBCNCL), Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST).
  • Educational Qualification: Any university or institute recognised by law in India must award a Bachelor's degree of at least four years duration in any specialisation after the 12th standard. Candidate must have passed the Bachelor's Degree examinations at the time of document verification tentatively scheduled in May 2023.

Q. MDes: How can I get NID Ahmedabad for Masters?

A. To apply for a Master's program at NID Ahmedabad, candidates need to meet the following requirements:
  1. A Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent from a recognised university
  2. A valid score in the National Entrance Test (NET) or Design Aptitude Test (DAT) conducted by NID.
  3. A portfolio of your design work, as required by the programme candidates are applying to
  4. Additional requirements, such as recommendations and essays, may also be required depending on the programme.

Q. MDes: Is MDes a good course at NID Ahmedabad?

A. The Master of Design (MDes) programme at the National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad is considered to be one of the top design programmes in India and is highly respected in the field of design education. NID Ahmedabad has a long-standing reputation for providing a high-quality design education, and the MDes programme is no exception. The programme is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in design theory, research, and practice, and to prepare them for leadership roles in their chosen field of design.

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Shubhra Singh | M.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2018
Reviewed on 19 Sep 2018
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2.8
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 2
Wonderful place to be, it help discover one's self, passion and interest.

Placements: Yes, there is a placement cell at NID Paldi campus. It works good for a few disciplines but not for all. Reason being both placements and internships take place simultaneouly. So, the seriousness is not as much. Apart from it, not all the interest areas are satisfied. For instance, students interested in crafts hardly find companies facilitating their interest. As the companies are more industry oriented. Sometimes, professionalism is also faced on the part of employers. Minimum package starts f...

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Mainak Das | B.Des. in Product Design - Batch of 2021
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2018
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4.6
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
A college, which is totally different from the rest of the colleges in India.

Placements: One of the best in a country with the companies from every field coming to take the placement. The demand for the design student is increasing day by day since the number of student passing out is always the same, but that number of companies visiting the campus is always increasing year by year.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is top-notch, which includes A/C and the Wi-Fi facility across the whole campus. Further, the building is made in such a way that it will remain cool in the scorching heat of Ahmedabad...

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AMALENDU KAUSHIK | B.Des. in Animation Film Design - Batch of 2018
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2018
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3.8
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Really, I cherish my days in NID.

Placements: The placements here are pretty decent at NID. It also depends on how good a student is in creative thinking, communication skills and of course a good portfolio. Here, companies like Microsoft, Samsung, MTV, Sony, etc., come to recruit. Almost everyone finds their desired companies here.

Infrastructure: The college has a good infrastructure, and the campus is equipped with constant high-speed internet. Labs and classrooms are updated and are accessible 27/7. The food is okay as the mess food is very oily. The ho...

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AMALENDU KAUSHIK | B.Des. in Animation Film Design - Batch of 2018
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2018
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4.0
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
I really cherish my time at NID. I learned at lot from these very friendly people.

Placements: The placements are quite decent for an undergraduate from NID. The students of animation film design get the offers from various companies like Samsung, Disney, Cartoon Network, etc. Almost 80 percent of the students get recruited during the campus placements. It also depends on how good the students are in terms of strong visualization and communication skills.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is really good in the Heritage campus in Ahmedabad. There is constant high-speed internet access, updated and equippe...

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How are the placements in NID, Ahemdabad for product design?

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Aparna Lilith

Beginner-Level 4

4 days ago

The placements at NID, Ahmedabad for product design are good. NID is known for its excellent placements, and many companies visit for recruitment. The institute has a great alumni network and many alumni have gone on to become successful entrepreneurs and product designers in the industry. NID pl...The placements at NID, Ahmedabad for product design are good. NID is known for its excellent placements, and many companies visit for recruitment. The institute has a great alumni network and many alumni have gone on to become successful entrepreneurs and product designers in the industry. NID placements average package for last year was INR 21.30 LPA (approximately. ).. .

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Pavithra Desu

Guide-Level 13

3 years ago

Placement is almost 90 percent, and there are a lot of companies that come over for placements in their companies. Packages are very good. As I am only in the first year I have very little knowledge of detailed packages. But, they range from INR. 3,00,000 to INR. 1,00,000.

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Which school is better for learning automobile designing among NID-Ahemdabad and DSK-Pune?

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RITIKA MEHROTRA

Contributor-Level 6

a week ago

NID AHMEDABAD is best as more practical work is done than theoretical there, and you will even get chances to explore more in this field with best professors and speakers.

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Are there direct admissions in NID Jorhat for B.Des course?

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Atharva Tamboli

Contributor-Level 9

3 weeks ago

National Institute of Design (NID) Jorhat does not offer a Bachelor of Design (B. Des) programme. NID has four campuses located in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, and Vijayawada that offer B. Des programs. However, NID Jorhat offers a Master of Design M.Des programme in Design for Digital Expe...National Institute of Design (NID) Jorhat does not offer a Bachelor of Design (B. Des) programme. NID has four campuses located in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, and Vijayawada that offer B. Des programs. However, NID Jorhat offers a Master of Design M.Des programme in Design for Digital Experience. The admission process for the M.Des programme at NID Jorhat is conducted through a Design Aptitude Test (that) followed by a Studio Test and Interview. If you are interested in pursuing a B. Des programme in design, there are several other reputed institutes in India that offer this programme. Some of the top institutes include:
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Gandhinagar, and Vijayawada campuses
Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Pune
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati
Industrial Design Centre (IDC), IIT Bombay
The admission process for B. Des programs at these institutes may vary, but most of them conduct an entrance exam followed by a Studio Test and Interview. It is important to research the admission requirements of each institute you are interested in to determine their specific admission process.

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What type of questions are asked for digital game design at NID?

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Sakshi Masade

Contributor-Level 7

2 months ago

The questions are usually based on the basic developing gaming, its model use to make money, mode and problems.

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Utkarsh Raj

Beginner-Level 5

2 months ago

Some common questions will be -why do you want to join NID, What are your hobbies, Future plans as a designer, Past experience if any, etc. The interview will be of 45 minutes approximately.

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Is NID Ahmedabad offering any architecture courses?

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Deeksha Dixit

Contributor-Level 10

2 months ago

The National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, is well known for its design courses. It does not offer architecture courses like a Bachelor's in architecture or a master's in architecture. Instead, it offers Bachelor of design and master of design courses. It offers B. Des in eight specializations ...The National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, is well known for its design courses. It does not offer architecture courses like a Bachelor's in architecture or a master's in architecture. Instead, it offers Bachelor of design and master of design courses. It offers B. Des in eight specializations and M.Des in seven specializations. There is, however, one course, Furniture and Interior Design, that is available at both the master's and Bachelor's levels. This is somewhere close to architecture courses, and you can pursue it at NID Ahmedabad. You can learn about all courses offered at NID AAT this link: https://www.shiksha.com/college/national-institute-of-design-ahmedabad-paldi-33410/courses.

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Nasreena Muzafar

Contributor-Level 8

2 months ago

NID ( National Institute of Design) offers courses in Animation and design ( 17 courses ), engineering and architecture ( 2 courses) media, mass communication and journalism ( 2 courses ). In engineering and architecture course you can do Bachelor's in B. Des Product Design and Master's in M.Des ...NID ( National Institute of Design) offers courses in Animation and design ( 17 courses ), engineering and architecture ( 2 courses) media, mass communication and journalism ( 2 courses ). In engineering and architecture course you can do Bachelor's in B. Des Product Design and Master's in M.Des product design.

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